Christmas pop-ups are... well, popping up everywhere this month! If you could use a whole lot of holiday cheer, here are some of the bars & restaurants in Iowa that will be decked out from top to bottom in lights, trees, ornaments, and other Christmas decor in 2025!

*List will be updated as more information becomes available*

2025 Christmas Pop-Ups in Iowa

Here are some of the bars & restaurants in Iowa that will be decked out from top to bottom in lights, trees, ornaments, and other Christmas decor in 2025!

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GALLERY INFORMATION

How LPSF Stole Christmas

  • LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids
  • Runs November 24th through January 4th
  • Reservations are STRONGLY recommended, "there may be very limited space for walk-ins" - make yours online HERE

Holiday Pop-Up

Christmas Town Station

Daisy's Garage

  • Daisy's Garage, Cedar Rapids
  • Debuted November 5th
  • Parties of 7 or more can make a reservation by calling 319-654-5806

FinchMas

Tinsel Town Supper Club

  • the hip-stir, Marion
  • Runs November 25th through through January 18th
  • Reservations are highly recommended (party sizes are limited to 8 people) - make yours online HERE

Big Christmas

  • Barrel House, Marion/Coralville/Dubuque
  • Debuted November 17th

Sleigh Bar

  • Tin Roost, North Liberty
  • Runs November 20th through January 31st
  • Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged - make yours online HERE

The Jinglestube

  • Bierstube Bar at Ox Yoke Inn, Amana
  • Debuted November 21st
  • Open Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to close and Sunday from 10 a.m. to close

Santa's Saloon

Wonderland

  • Driftless Pizza Co, Dubuque
  • Runs November 14th through January 4th
  • Reservations are highly recommended - makes yours online HERE

Mistletoe

  • The Shed (under the Grandstand) at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
  • Runs November 21st through December 28th
  • Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Live music on Saturdays

Big Christmas

  • Central Standard, Bettendorf
  • Runs November 18th through January 4th
  • Reservations are highly recommended - make yours online HERE

SnowGlobe

  • Exile Brewing Co., Des Moines
  • Runs November 11th through January 11th
  • "Reservations go quickly, we recommend making them as soon as you can!" - make yours HERE
  • Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Miracle on Ingersoll

Miracle at Jordan Creek

  • Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
  • Runs November 20th through December 31st
  • Make your reservation online HERE
  • Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Rudolph’s Rooftop

  • The Republic on Grand, Des Moines
  • Runs November 14th through December 31st
  • No reservations required - first-come, first-served
  • Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Tinsel

  • Either/Or, Des Moines
  • Runs November 4th through January 4th
  • Reservations and walk-ins welcome - reserve a table HERE

Santa Paws

  • Paws and Pints, Des Moines
  • Runs November 14th through December 30th
  • "Dogs are welcome on the patio, in the park, or in a day suite, but are not allowed inside the indoor restaurant."

Naughty List

Nice List

Abbie’s Stole Christmas

  • Abbie's, Bondurant
  • Debuted November 18th
  • Parties of 6 or more can make a reservation by calling 515-957-8545

The Jolly Elf

Elfed Up

  • Destination Grille, Grimes
  • Runs November 29th through December 30th
  • Open Fridays & Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)
  • Reservations are highly encouraged - call 515-355-1153
  • Check public availability HERE
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